Spinner seeks sponsorship
Young spinner Kyle van Wyk is looking for sponsorship, so he can continue living his dream.
With its modified cars, insane stunts and huge crowds, the car-spinning scene draws an incredible following in Namibia.
Fifteen-year old Kyle van Wyk hopes to be the best of the bunch, as he follows in the tyre-shredding footsteps of his father.
“I'm a keen motorsport fan with undeniable skills and have been taking part in spinning since the age of 13,” said Van Wyk, who belongs to the Team Kyle Okahandja Spinning and Drifting Club.
“Having my father as my role model has definitely encouraged me to become a spinner, as I'm my father's son, and we have a love for fast, built up cars.” He said being the youngest competitor with a V8 engine is a milestone for him.
“For the past two years I have been growing in skill with triple 360s and kitchen manoeuvres being my favourite stunts. Since then I improved my skills on the spinning pad, showing no signs of slowing down.
“Currently I'm sponsored by my father, who has trusted me behind the wheel since the age of eight, when I started driving his Land Cruiser on the farm.
“Unfortunately, this is an expensive sport and I have learnt that I can't competitively partake in this sport with my limited budget.
I therefore request any assistance possible, be it financial, parts and components like tyres, which will further my dream of being the best the country can offer,” Van Wyk said.
He promised to emboss his spin vehicle with his sponsor's logo and branding, as well as wear branded shirts. “I hope that someone will look into my plight to make my dream a reality,” he added.
Van Wyk regularly collaborates with other clubs locally to perform at their events.
“I've had the pleasure of performing with the likes of Uncle Loek's, Eddy Rasta and Team Saluki, to mention a few. I also took part in Team Saluki's annual event in Maruping, South Africa where I met a lot of my idols and obviously learned new skills and manoeuvres.”
About spinning
Spinning is controlled and legal in Namibia through the Namibian Motorsport Federation, where affiliated clubs register and are approved to arrange events, with permitted dates. Events are hosted all over the country.
Spinning involves turning the steering wheel all the way to the desired direction, while the car is at a standstill or moving. Through shifting gears, applying the throttle and handling the clutch, manoeuvring the vehicle at the same time, exceptional stunts are performed.
This is typically done until the back tyres smoke and burst. Some spinners perform stunts by moving from one moving vehicle to another, and shortly thereafter jumping onto the bonnet or roof, before re-entering the moving car, while the tyres are still screeching.
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Fifteen-year old Kyle van Wyk hopes to be the best of the bunch, as he follows in the tyre-shredding footsteps of his father.
“I'm a keen motorsport fan with undeniable skills and have been taking part in spinning since the age of 13,” said Van Wyk, who belongs to the Team Kyle Okahandja Spinning and Drifting Club.
“Having my father as my role model has definitely encouraged me to become a spinner, as I'm my father's son, and we have a love for fast, built up cars.” He said being the youngest competitor with a V8 engine is a milestone for him.
“For the past two years I have been growing in skill with triple 360s and kitchen manoeuvres being my favourite stunts. Since then I improved my skills on the spinning pad, showing no signs of slowing down.
“Currently I'm sponsored by my father, who has trusted me behind the wheel since the age of eight, when I started driving his Land Cruiser on the farm.
“Unfortunately, this is an expensive sport and I have learnt that I can't competitively partake in this sport with my limited budget.
I therefore request any assistance possible, be it financial, parts and components like tyres, which will further my dream of being the best the country can offer,” Van Wyk said.
He promised to emboss his spin vehicle with his sponsor's logo and branding, as well as wear branded shirts. “I hope that someone will look into my plight to make my dream a reality,” he added.
Van Wyk regularly collaborates with other clubs locally to perform at their events.
“I've had the pleasure of performing with the likes of Uncle Loek's, Eddy Rasta and Team Saluki, to mention a few. I also took part in Team Saluki's annual event in Maruping, South Africa where I met a lot of my idols and obviously learned new skills and manoeuvres.”
About spinning
Spinning is controlled and legal in Namibia through the Namibian Motorsport Federation, where affiliated clubs register and are approved to arrange events, with permitted dates. Events are hosted all over the country.
Spinning involves turning the steering wheel all the way to the desired direction, while the car is at a standstill or moving. Through shifting gears, applying the throttle and handling the clutch, manoeuvring the vehicle at the same time, exceptional stunts are performed.
This is typically done until the back tyres smoke and burst. Some spinners perform stunts by moving from one moving vehicle to another, and shortly thereafter jumping onto the bonnet or roof, before re-entering the moving car, while the tyres are still screeching.
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